Bay Shore Middle School vs Lindenhurst Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bay Shore Middle School
Bay Shore · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,258 students
Lindenhurst Middle School
Lindenhurst · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,260 students
| Measure | Bay Shore Middle School Bay Shore, New York | Lindenhurst Middle School Lindenhurst, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #313 of 785 | #248 of 785 |
| National rank | #5919 of 15,369 | #4356 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,258 | 1,260 |
| Enrollment | 1,258 | 1,260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.3% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 50% |
| city | Bay Shore | Lindenhurst |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lindenhurst Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.1 vs 57.9).
- •Lindenhurst Middle School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 46%).
- •Lindenhurst Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Bay Shore Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.3% vs 46.2%).
- •Lindenhurst Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 10.6).
- •Lindenhurst Middle School is the larger school with 1,260 students compared with 1,258.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bay Shore Middle School better than Lindenhurst Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lindenhurst Middle School ranks higher (65.1 vs 57.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bay Shore Middle School and Lindenhurst Middle School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Bay Shore and Lindenhurst in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bay Shore Middle School: 1,258. Lindenhurst Middle School: 1,260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bay Shore Middle School and Lindenhurst Middle School rank in New York?
Bay Shore Middle School is 313th of 785 and Lindenhurst Middle School is 248th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).